FTSE Senior Engineering & Architecture Opportunities

LSEG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Plus incentive plan

Benefits program

Job summary

FTSE Russell, part of LSEG, powers recognised benchmarks and index solutions. We are modernising our platforms and scaling capabilities, and you will help build a cloud-native, low-latency system that supports global investment products used worldwide.

The role requires hands-on software engineering across Java, Python, C++, or C#, experience with AWS, CI/CD and testing, strong problem solving, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software using Java, Python, C++, C#, or similar technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automation, testing, and modern engineering practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Modernise and scale the FTSE platform with a cloud-native, low-latency system.
• Address performance, data quality, and reliability as core priorities.
• Contribute to software engineering across multiple languages and services.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Java, Python, C++, C#

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure

CI/CD & automation

Problem solving & analytical

AI & emerging tech interest

Global cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Job description

Role Summary

FTSE Russell, part of LSEG, powers some of the world\'s most recognised benchmarks and index solutions. Our technology, data and products help investors measure, manage and capture market opportunities across global financial markets. As we continue to modernise our platforms and scale our capabilities, our engineers, product specialists and data experts play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that support investment decisions for clients worldwide.

What You\'ll Do

We\'re looking for a hands‑on engineer to help modernise and scale the FTSE platform — a cloud‑native, low‑latency system that operates at global scale and underpins critical investment products used worldwide. You will be working on challenging problems across software engineering where performance, data quality, and reliability are non‑negotiable, while leveraging modern cloud (AWS) and AI‑assisted development tooling to accelerate delivery without compromising control. You will need to have practical use of AI‑assisted development tooling to improve engineering productivity.

What You\'ll Bring

• Experience developing software using Java, Python, C++, C#, or similar technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automation, testing, and modern engineering practices
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams
• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Professional Experience Areas

• Software Engineering
• Data Engineering
• Cloud & Platform Engineering
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• AI & Machine Learning
• DevOps & Automation
• Architecture & Distributed Systems
• Analytics & Data Platforms

Compensation and Benefits

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $0 - $0. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Variable Incentive Compensation plan. Target variable compensation will be commensurate with the posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part‑time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time‑off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG\'s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone\'s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.